We have been listening to books as we drive and it has been great to experience stories. My kids really enjoy the character Arlo - they said he thinksWe have been listening to books as we drive and it has been great to experience stories. My kids really enjoy the character Arlo - they said he thinks like a kid which is high praise for the author. We are a little bit worried about his constant risk evaluation but we have been learning from it.
We have been inspired to learn about knots so we can escape from our second story windows when needed....more
We enjoyed reading this as a family and it expanded our vocabulary. There were two scenes that I changed as I read - the stylized accent on the AfricaWe enjoyed reading this as a family and it expanded our vocabulary. There were two scenes that I changed as I read - the stylized accent on the African in the compass was not appropriate. Otherwise, it's still a magical look into an alternate world. ...more
The concept of time travel is always fun and I enjoyed this version of it. Tele school is totally an option now so it didn't seem far fetched that wilThe concept of time travel is always fun and I enjoyed this version of it. Tele school is totally an option now so it didn't seem far fetched that will take over the future. The book also shows a continued delineation between economic classes into the future. It's dystopia with some hope.
Centering the book around 9/11 seems less relevant as a super cultural event, considering the pandemic presently happening, but I can see how it made sense.
We picked this book at the library because of the Houston author. We read it in both English and Spanish.
My boys thought it was a nice story. HoweverWe picked this book at the library because of the Houston author. We read it in both English and Spanish.
My boys thought it was a nice story. However, we all agreed that you are not supposed to plant things in other people's yards or at the school - at least not without asking first. It's a nice idea to plant surprises though....more
My family (like many others) really likes to play Monopoly. We enjoyed reading about how the game was developed. I was super happy to learn about LizzMy family (like many others) really likes to play Monopoly. We enjoyed reading about how the game was developed. I was super happy to learn about Lizzie Magie, a driven lady who obtained a patent when few women were aware of that possibility.
Highly recommend this book for other Monopoly playing families....more
Perfect for kids younger than 3 - my family read it because it is from a Houston author. We liked the illustrations but my 6yo noticed how it always mPerfect for kids younger than 3 - my family read it because it is from a Houston author. We liked the illustrations but my 6yo noticed how it always matched up boys to dad and girls to mom....more
Our family read this together and found it to include some very helpful tools for dealing with anxiety. Also, it opened up discussion with the kids toOur family read this together and found it to include some very helpful tools for dealing with anxiety. Also, it opened up discussion with the kids to understand that everyone has anxiety but there is a range. Some kids feel it much stronger than others - and that's okay - the tools can help everyone.
Yes, the poem Brotherly Love is violent but honestly its comparable to the humor in the cartoon series Loud House. Both of which my kids think are hilYes, the poem Brotherly Love is violent but honestly its comparable to the humor in the cartoon series Loud House. Both of which my kids think are hilarious. After reading the poem, we had an adult/child talk about the difference between dark humor and real life.
We had fun reading this but will probably never read it again. We enjoyed recognizing the rhyme schemes and verbalizing the rhythms.
This was a great introduction and overview for parents dealing with childhood anxiety.
With all of the changes happening around COVID, we noticed our This was a great introduction and overview for parents dealing with childhood anxiety.
With all of the changes happening around COVID, we noticed our kids were reacting. We caught ourselves getting frustrated and knew that was the wrong response. This book gave us some high level advice on how to redirect the conversational energy. ...more
My kids and I read this book. It was a little advanced for the 5-year-old and a little too simple for the 8-year-old. However, both agreed that they lMy kids and I read this book. It was a little advanced for the 5-year-old and a little too simple for the 8-year-old. However, both agreed that they learned something and would recommend this book to other kids that did not know anything about eczema. We know quite a bit about the condition so it was not as helpful to us....more
Very helpful information for planning our trip to London. Good suggestions for kid activities. Highly recommend the Florence Nightingale museum for a Very helpful information for planning our trip to London. Good suggestions for kid activities. Highly recommend the Florence Nightingale museum for a fun morning or afternoon....more
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